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Healthier Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Healthier Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

A lighter cake made with healthier ingredients - this healthier chocolate peanut butter cake is perfect if you're looking for a lighter celebration cake or if you're craving a slice of cake, but want something more nutritious to satisfy those cravings! I created this cake to celebrate BULK's 15th birthday! I'm proud to say I've been a BULK ambassador since January this year and it's been such a pleasure being part of their team. There are many reasons I love working with BULK. As someone from an ethnic minority, it's amazing to work with such a huge brand and feel so included as part of their massive team of ambassadors. It's also great to know that I work with a [...]

Nadia2024-06-20T16:03:20+01:00September 26, 2021|Brownies, Cakes, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Protein recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Single Serving Chocolate Stuffed Choc Chip Cookies

Single Serving Chocolate Stuffed Choc Chip Cookies

A delicious soft cookie filled with a chocolatey surprise! This single serving chocolate stuffed choc chip cookie is a must try when you're craving something sweet. I've mentioned before how much I love single serving desserts. I recently shared this single serving cinnamon roll and it was a hit on social media! I know many of you love baking and would do it on a daily basis if you could. The only problem is if you bake a dozen cookies, a cake or tray bakes, it will take a few days and lots of mouths to finish them off before you can bake again. Not ideal for someone like me who wants to bake something new every day! I live [...]

Nadia2021-09-02T12:00:00+01:00September 2, 2021|Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

Single Serving Vegan Cinnamon Roll

Single Serving Vegan Cinnamon Roll

A delicious & warming treat that's ready in no time! This single serving vegan cinnamon roll is the perfect treat when you're craving something comforting that's not overly indulgent. I've made my fair share of single-serving recipes that you can make in the microwave in a couple of minutes. Recipes like: • Single Serving Chocolate Chip Cookie• Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Mug Cake• Vegan Peanut Butter Mug Cake• Banana Bread Mug Cake However, every single time I post a recipe that's cooked in the microwave, the first question I get asked is "I don't like using the microwave, can I bake it in the oven instead?". So today I'm sharing a quick and easy single serving dessert recipe that's baked in [...]

Nadia2021-08-16T12:59:17+01:00August 16, 2021|Dairy Free, Desserts, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|12 Comments

Mini Vegan Pecan Pies

Mini Vegan Pecan Pies

An easy and comforting treat - these mini vegan pecan pies are so delicious and can easily be made gluten-free too! Pecans (along with pistachios!) are my favourite nut. They're so addictive when roasted and taste so delicious when they come in the form of a decadent and warming pie. This recipe is based on my festive spiced pecan pie that I created a couple of years ago for Christmas. I haven't made a vegan pie since (I have no idea why!) and I've been craving some recently, so thought it was about time I make another one. I wanted to make an even easier version of my recipe using ready rolled shortcrust pastry. I know that pastry is not [...]

Nadia2021-09-21T11:59:09+01:00August 11, 2021|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Sweet Snacks, Tarts/Pies, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

Vegan Gluten-free Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Vegan Gluten-free Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Vegan Gluten-free Cinnamon Roll Cookies Cinnamon rolls with a twist, or are they cinnamon cookies with a twist? I'm not sure, but what I do know is that these vegan gluten-free cinnamon roll cookies are absolutely delicious and super addictive. Having only one is not an option I always enjoy baking with spices, but even more do during winter and especially closer to Christmas time. I grew up not celebrating Christmas, even though I'm half English, I grew up in Iraq, a muslim country and there weren't many English/Christian people around us, so there didn't seem much of a point to celebrate it. Also, I grew up in a third world, war torn country that was subjected to sanctions that made it difficult [...]

Nadia2021-08-05T17:09:58+01:00August 5, 2021|Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|18 Comments

Chocolate Salted Caramel Cups

Chocolate Salted Caramel Cups

Delicious, decadent and completely plant-based! These chocolate salted caramel cups are so easy to make with only a handful of ingredients! * This post is sponsored by Nature’s Charm* No-bake recipes are my favourite kind of recipes to make, but especially so on a hot day like today. I can’t even think about turning the oven to bake something right now - it's that hot and humid! All you need to make these cups is a bowl, spoon and moulds/muffin pan - that's it! Mix the dough ingredients together, press into the pan then fill the centre with ready made vegan salted caramel sauce. I used Nature's Charm coconut based salted caramel sauce. Because it's so sweet, I made sure not [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:25:40+01:00July 14, 2021|Brownies, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Maple Syrup, Muffins, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Vegan Cookie Dough Ice Cream

Vegan Cookie Dough Ice Cream

*This post is sponsored by Planted* Creamy homemade dairy-free and vegan ice cream that’s made using a handful of ingredients – this vegan cookie dough ice cream is no churn and so easy to make! It’s been a while since I’ve posted on here and I’m so sorry for my absence! It’s been a hectic few months moving house, working on lots of side projects and client work and just busy with life in general. I’ve still been active on my Instagram page as it’s always been my main platform and creative outlet where I share all of my recipes. Since Instagram Reels came along late last year, I've started filming and editing A LOT more videos, which take [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:26:01+01:00July 7, 2021|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Ice Cream, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Vegan Chocolate Caramel Crunch Bars

Vegan Chocolate Caramel Crunch Bars

Delicious crunchy treats that are made using healthier ingredients! These vegan chocolate caramel crunch bars are the perfect weekend treat! Made with dates, tahini, protein crispies and dark chocolate, these bars make a tasty healthier substitute to things like brownies and cake when you're craving a bit of chocolate. I used protein soy crispies instead of rice crispises to bump up the protein content and add a delicious crunch! I topped the bars with a layer of smooth dark chocolate to make them a little more indulgent, but you can leave the chocolate out if you want to make them lighter or reduce the calorie count. The 'caramel' is made up of a simple blend of dates and tahini with [...]

Nadia2021-08-27T18:36:43+01:00April 16, 2021|Bars, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free|0 Comments

Hot Cross Millionaire’s Shortbread

Hot Cross Millionaire’s Shortbread

We all need a treat this Easter after the last 12 months we've all had (stills can't believe it's been a whole year since the first lockdown!). And now that we can meet people outdoors again, it would be lovely to start sharing food with others. This Hot Cross Millionaire's Shortbread traybake is the perfect crowd pleaser that everyone can enjoy this Bank Holiday. Made up of a crumbly shortbread base, a healthier date caramel centre and a chocolate topping. What's not to love? I added the warming flavours of a hot cross bun, allspice and cinnamon, to make it taste more like a hot cross bun. You can also add some sultanas to the caramel centre to add more [...]

Nadia2021-04-01T17:04:57+01:00April 1, 2021|Bars, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Easter Egg Brownies (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Easter Egg Brownies (Vegan & Gluten-free)

It's often difficult to make bakes that are both vegan and gluten-free. Vegan bakes usually work best with plain wheat flour and gluten-free bakes need eggs to make the recipe work. So it can be a struggle to tick both boxes and still end up with something yummy with the right texture and consistency. Not only have I managed to make these brownies both vegan AND gluten-free, I've also made them using only 6 main ingredients! They're delicious, especially when topped with a vegan white chocolate drizzle. If you're looking for an easy Easter bake that's both vegan and gluten-free (it's also nut-free!), then you need to try these brownies! I added some food colouring to the white chocolate to [...]